Why Capnography is A Valuable Tool◆ For EMS Transport:
Capnography is a valuable tool during emergency transport of both intubated and non-intubated
patients for proper assessment of the patient's ventilatory status.
◆ For Conscious Sedation:
When performing procedural sedation, ensuring patient safety and adequate ventilation is essential
◆ For Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation:
Capnography is a valuable tool during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) of intubated patients
◆ For Pain Management:
The use of capnography is becoming more widespread for patients receiving opiates for acute pain management
◆ For Sleep Laboratories:
When conducting sleep studies, it is important to accurately and consistently measure exhaled CO2
levels in order to reliably assess the quality of ventilation during sleep